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Library Accessibility Services (LAS) is a service for students who are registered with Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

Learn more about how the library supports accessibility for all users with disabilities.

Get assistance

We provide adaptive technology access and instruction, alternative format support, accessible study space, and other services designed to help with reading, writing, note-taking, and studying.

Book an appointment or contact las@uoguelph.ca

Accessing alternative formats

Please submit all alternative format requests through the SAS Student Portal. If you have any questions, contact las@uoguelph.ca.

Adaptive software and technology instruction

Contact las@uoguelph.ca to receive one-on-one training in the use of adaptive software, mobile apps, and equipment.

The following adaptive software programs are installed on the Access Labs' computers:

Kurzweil 3000

Read scanned and digital documents using text-to-speech with simultaneous highlighting. The software also includes advanced annotation and brainstorming tools. All students have free access to Kurzweil 3000 while attending the University of Guelph.   

Dragon Naturally Speaking, Professional

Use speech to create written documents and operate your computer hands-free.

​A note-taking program that enables users to capture and annotate lecture audio using a range of tools, add lecture slides and review notes with text-to-speech.

Please note that this software is only available on the computer in the 6th Floor SAS study room #633.

Jaws

A powerful screen reading program that operates in all Windows applications.

Mindomo

A visual thinking program that enables you to brainstorm and organize assignments, work in groups, assign tasks, set due dates and create visual presentations.

Glean

A note-taking program that enables users to capture and annotate lecture audio using a range of tools, add lecture slides and review notes with text-to-speech. 

Zoomtext Extra!

A highly customizable screen magnification and read-back program for the Windows operating system.

The library is committed to ensuring that members of our user community with disabilities have equal access to our services and resources and that their dignity and independence is always respected. If you encounter a barrier and/or need an alternate format, please fill out our Library Print and Multimedia Alternate-Format Request Form. Contact us if you’d like to provide feedback: lib.a11y@uoguelph.ca
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